Police still searching for missing Sun City woman

The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office continues to seek any information regarding the whereabouts of a Sun City resident who went missing a week ago.

Caroline Gibson, 40, daughter of Trudy and Norm Fowler, was last seen at 8:30 a.m. April 26. There has been no traceable activity by Gibson since her disappearance was reported, according to reports.

Sgt. Robin McIntosh, spokeswoman for the Beaufort County Sheriff, said deputies have followed up on a couple of leads, but they did not turn out to be Gibson.

Searches by ground, water and air throughout Beaufort and Jasper counties, based on last known activity and previous history as provided by family members, have yielded no contact. The investigation remains focused as a missing person case as there has been no evidence uncovered suggesting anything to the contrary.

Gibson had planned to ride her bike to the Nature Trail for a walk and then drive to Beaufort. She drives a red, two-door Toyota Yaris, South Carolina license plate FKK217. At 9:30 a.m. Thursday, a neighbor noticed the car was gone from the Fowler’s driveway. Gibson had enough gas to get to Beaufort and return, her mother said.

Trudy Fowler said Gibson left her home Thursday morning taking her purse, her medications and a bottle of water, and her cell phone. She has a medical condition. She is under treatment for bipolar disorder, her family said. She was last seen wearing black jogging pants with a gray/navy T-shirt. She is 5 foot 5 inches, has brown hair with highlights and hazel eyes. She enjoys the beach.

No evidence of foul play has been found, according to police reports. Gibson’s failure to contact family members adds to the concern surrounding her disappearance; however, there has been no evidence found suggesting that she did not leave of her own free will and accord, according to the sheriff’s office.

Investigators continue to pursue any information received with due urgency, and anyone with information is asked to contact either Investigator Sgt. B. Chapman at 843-255-3417 or the Beaufort County Dispatch Center at 843-524-2777.